A Question of Love at the National Museum of Ireland

In the spirit of Saint Valentine, embark on a romantic journey through the ages and take an affectionate look at all things governed by the heart at the National Museum of Ireland.

Ramble down memory lane and see how love was expressed in days gone by. Friendship rings, wedding gowns and gloves, scent bottles with hidden secrets, all await your admiring glances.

While at the Museum, why not share a coffee and a tasty treat in the Museum cafés or when looking for a gift for a loved one, visit the Museum shops where many charming gifts are available, including a silver Harvest Love Knot lapel pin for only €15.

Admission is free.

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Elizabeth Evensen

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Tel: 01 - 648 6427 Mob: 087 9031690

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Website: www.museum.ie

Notes to Editor

· Harvest Knot or Love Token. Traditionally these knots were made from straw to give to a loved one.

· Items on display in the permanent collections include:

o Wedding rings in The Way We Wore – Jewellery gallery

o A bronze figure of Venus and Cupid in the Out of Storage collection.

o Wedding gowns in The Way We Wore – Clothing gallery.

o A hair hurling ball in Curator’s Choice – in times past, these balls were made as tokens of affection by both newly married and young single women of the community and presented as gifts to the young hurlers for Mayday hurling contests.